Pocket PC Comparison
By Chris De Herrera, Copyright 2000, 2001, All Rights Reserved
Revised 4/17/2001

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Introduction

This is a hardware comparison of the new Pocket PCs.  This comparison is based on information provided by the hardware manufacturers.

Standard Pocket PCs - A-C

Manufacturer	Askey	Casio	Casio	Casio	Compaq	Compaq	Compaq
Pocket PC	Piccolo PC 010	E-115	E-125	EM-500	iPAQ H3600 Pocket PC (3135, 3630, 3650, 3635, 3670)	iPAQ H3100 Pocket PC	Aero 1550
Pocket PC Version	Standard	Professional	Professional	Professional	Professional	Professional	Professional
CPU	LinkUp L7200 (ARM720 based)	NEC Vr4121 Mips	NEC Vr4122 Mips	NEC Vr4122 Mips	Intel StrongARM, SA-1110	Intel StrongARM, SA-1110	NEC Mips
Speed - MHZ		131	150	150	206	206	70
Cache		8k data, 16k code	16k data, 32k code	16k data, 32k code	8k data, 16k code	8k data, 16k code
RAM	8 MB SDRAM	32 MB	32 MB	16 MB	32 MB, 64 MB 3670	16 MB	16 MB
ROM	8 MB	16 MB	16 MB	16 MB	16 MB Flash	16 MB Flash	16 MB Rom
Storage	Multimedia Card	CompactFlash type II	CompactFlash type II	Secure Digital/Multimedia Card	NONE - Requires additional CompactFlash jacket or PC Card jacket	NONE - Requires additional CompactFlash jacket or PC Card jacket	CompactFlash type I
Screen Type	CSTN	TFT	TFT	TFT	3135 - CSTN, others Reflective TFT	STN	STN
Screen Size - Pixels	320 x 240	320 x 240	320 x 240	320 x 240	320 x 240	320 x 240	320 x 240
# of Colors	Gray Scale	65,536	65,536	65,536	3135 - 16 (gray scale) Others 4096	15 (Gray Scale)	16 (Gray Scale)
Pixel Size	.24 mm	.24 mm	.24 mm	.24 mm	.24 mm	.24 mm
Screen Size - Diagonal		3.93 inches	3.93 inches	3.93 inches	3.77 inches, 96 mm	3.77 inches, 96 mm	4.02 inches
Backlight	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes - sidelight	Yes - sidelight	Yes
Serial	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Infrared (IrDA)	Yes, 1.0	Yes, 1.0	Yes, 1.2	Yes, 1.2	Yes	Yes	Yes
Audio		Stereo	Stereo	Stereo	Stereo	Stereo	Mono
Included Hardware	Built-in 19.2k modem	AC Adapter, Cradle	AC Adapter, USB Cradle	AC Adapter, USB Cable	AC Adapter, USB Cradle, 3635 includes CF Sleeve	AC Adapter, Serial Cable	AC Adapter, Serial Cable, Slip Case
Software in ROM		Mobile Calendar, Mobile Address Book, Menu, CF Backup, E-Mail Setup Tool, AOL Mail	Mobile Calendar, Mobile Address Book, Menu, CF Backup, E-Mail Setup Tool, AOL Mail	Mobile Calendar, Mobile Address Book, Menu, CF Backup, E-Mail Setup Tool, AOL Mail	QMenu (CF Backup/Restore, Auto Run, Self Test), QStart, QLaunch, Asset Viewer, Picture Viewer, Packet Video (MPEG4  videos)	QMenu (CF Backup/Restore, Auto Run, Self Test), QStart, QLaunch, Asset Viewer, Picture Viewer, Packet Video (MPEG4  videos)	QMenu (CF Backup/Restore, Auto Run, Self Test), QStart, QLaunch, Asset Viewer, Picture Viewer, Packet Video (MPEG4  videos)
Software on CD		Mobile Camera, Mobile Video Player, Mobile Video Converter, Audible, Zio Golf Demo	Mobile Camera, Mobile Video Player, Mobile Video Converter, Audible, Zio Golf Demo	Mobile Camera, Mobile Video Player, Mobile Video Converter, Mobile Picture Player, Audible Manager 2.5, Zio Golf Demo, bTask, Mobile E-Mailer, Mobile Video Player for PC, MailSetup Manager for Cassiopeia, Enterprise Harmony 99	iPAQ Virtual Tour, Ilium eWallet, Ilium ListPro	iPAQ Virtual Tour, Ilium eWallet, Ilium ListPro
Batteries	2 AA ni MH	Lithium Ion, replaceable	Lithium Ion, replaceable	Lithium Ion	950 mAh Lithium Polymer, not replaceable	950 mAh Lithium Polymer, not replaceable	Lithium Ion, replaceable
Battery Life - Hours		6 hours	6 hours	6 hours	up to 12 hours	up to 14 hours	up to 14 hours
Backup Battery	CR-2016	CR-2032	CR-2032	CR-2032	Internal, 24 hours	Internal, 24 hours	CR-2032
Charger - Output	9 v DC, 500 mA	5 v DC, 2 A	5.9 v DC, 2 A	5.9 v DC, 2 A	5v DC, 2A	5v DC, 2A	5v DC, 2A
Charger - Input		100-120v 50/60 hz	100-120v 50/60 hz	100-120v 50/60 hz	110-220v 50/60 hz	110-220v 50/60 hz	100-240v 50/60 hz
Size	125 x 85 x 25 mm	5.125 x 3.25 x .75 inches, 131.2 x 83.6 x 20 mm	5.125 x 3.25 x .75 inches, 131.2 x 83.6 x 20 mm	5.039 x 3.22 x .74 inches, 128 x 81.8 x 18.9 mm	5.11 x 3.28 x .62 inches, 130 x 83.5 x 15.9 mm	5.11 x 3.28 x .62 inches, 130 x 83.5 x 15.9 mm	5.11 x 3.28 x.62 inches, 130 x 83.5 x 15.9 mm
Weight	260 g	9 ounces, 255 g	9 ounces, 250 g	9 ounces, 250 g	6.3 ounces, 179 g	5.7 ounces, 163.5 g	5.2 ounces, 150 g
Case Type		Painted Plastic	Painted Plastic	Painted Plastic, multiple colors - burgundy, yellow, green, red, blue	Metalized Plastic	Metalized Plastic	Plastic
Price	$199	$599	$549	$499	$499	$349	$299
Availability		NOW	NOW	NOW	NOW	NOW	Discontinued
Reviews		The Gadgeteer.com, Pocket PC FAQ, ZDNet	Pocket PC FAQ	Pocket PC FAQ		Brighthand
		E-115		EM-500 - Slate Blue EM-500 - Sky Blue EM-500 - Red	iPAQ H3135 iPAQ H3650, iPAQ H3635		Aero 1550
		E-115	E-125	EM-500	iPAQ H3130 iPAQ H3660, iPAQ H3630
				EM-500
Beyond.com					iPAQ H3650		Aero 1550

Standard Pocket PCs - H-Z

Manufacturer	Hewlett Packard	Hewlett Packard	Intermec	Palmax	Palmax	Palmax
Pocket PC	540 Series (540/545/548)	520 Series (525)	P70	PD-131	PD-60M	PD-600C
Pocket PC Version	Professional	Professional	Professional	Professional
CPU	Hitachi 7709 SH3	Hitachi 7709 SH3	Intel StrongARM, SA-1110	Nec vR4121a Mips	Intel StrongARM, SA-1110	Intel StrongARM, SA-1110
Speed - MHZ	133	133	206	131	206	206
Cache	16k code/data	16k code/data	8k data, 16k code	8k data, 16k code	8k data, 16k code	8k data, 16k code
RAM	16 MB - 540/545, 32 MB 548	16 MB	16 MB	16 or 32 MB	16 or 32 MB	16 or 32 MB
ROM	16 MB	16 MB		16 or 32 MB
Storage	CompactFlash type I	CompactFlash type I	CompactFlash type I	CompactFlash - type II	Multimedia Card	PC Card type II
Screen Type	CSTN	CSTN	STN	Reflective TFT		TFT
Screen Size - Pixels	320 x 240	320 x 240	320 x 240	320 x 240	320 x 240	32- x 24-
# of Colors	4096	256	Gray Scale	256	16(gray scale)	65,535
Pixel Size				.24 mm
Screen Size - Diagonal	3.75 inches	3.75 inches		3.9 inches
Backlight	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes, front light	Yes	Yes
Serial	Yes - 540/545 purchase cable	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB	Yes		No	No		Yes
Infrared (IrDA)	Yes	Yes	Yes, 115.2k	Yes, 115,2k	Yes	Yes
Audio	Stereo	Stereo	Stereo	Stereo	Stereo	Stereo
Included Hardware	AC Adapter 540 - Serial Cable 545 - USB Cradle 548 - Serial Cable & USB Cradle	AC Adapter, Serial Cable, Slip Case	AC Adapter, Serial Cradle, Slip Case	AC Adapter, Serial Cradle, Digital Camera	built-in 56k modem	built-in 56k modem
Software in ROM	Landware Omnisolve, Socket Communications Ethernet Driver, Peacemaker, HP Settings, Backup, Home, Task Switcher, game buttons, HP Security	Landware Omnisolve, Socket Communications Ethernet Driver, HP Info Exchange, HP Settings, Backup, Home, Task Switcher, game buttons, HP Security	CF Backup, Expenses, Your Desktop
Software on CD	AOL Mail, Yahoo Messenger, Music Match (desktop), Sierra Image Expert CE 2.0, Phatware HPC Notes 3.03 lite edition, HP Jetsend 2.0, Inso QuickView Plus 2.0	Yahoo Messenger, Music Match (desktop),  Phatware HPC Notes 3.03 lite edition, AudiblePlayer 2.0, EZOS - EZ WAP, Zio Interactive Inc-BubbleBlaster, Fun2Link
Batteries	Lithium Ion, not replaceable	Lithium Ion, not replaceable	Lithium Ion	Lithium Ion	Lithium Ion	Lithium Ion
Battery Life - Hours	8 hours	8 hours		8 hours
Backup Battery	Internal, 5 day	Internal, 5 day		internal
Charger - Output	5v DC, 2.5A	5v DC, 2.5A		9V
Charger - Input	100-240v 50/60 hz	100-240v 50/60 hz		85-2265v, 50/60 hz
Size	5.2 x 3.1 x .6 inches, 130 x 78 x 16 mm	5.2 x 3.1 x .7 inches, 130 x 78 x 17 mm	5.4 x 3.8 x .6 inches	130 x 86 x 20 mm	13.5 mm thick
Weight	9 ounces, 255 g	8 ounces, 230 g	5.3 ounces	230 g
Case Type	Painted Metal Alloy	Painted Metal Alloy	Plastic	Plastic
Price	540 $499, 545 $499, 548, $599	525 $359	$449.95
Availability	NOW	NOW	NOW	10/2000	11/2000	12/2000
Reviews	CNet, Pocket PC FAQ, PDABuzz, Smaller.com, The Pocket PC People,  ZDNet
	Jornada 545	Jornada 525
	Jornada 545 Jornada 548	Jornada 525
	Jornada 545
Beyond.com

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